Gold Run: The Rescue of Norway’s Gold Bullion from the Nazis, 1940 - Hardcover
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Gold Run
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This is one of those compelling and yet almost unknown stories of the Second World War and it has been painstakingly researched and uncovered by Robert Pearson and related by him in a very readable account. ... A highly recommended read. Source: Britain at War Magazine 25/05/2015
...this is a fascinating story. Source: History of War
The story is fascinating, of patriotism, of treasure, of keeping one step ahead of an enemy, of the confusion of war and the sadness that surrounded bombing attacks, burning towns, a suspicion of spies and enemy sympathizers. Pretty much everything you could ask for in an adventure story Source: MilitaryModelling.com 19/06/2015
'This is a very good read for anyone.' Source: NYMAS
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Robert Pearson is a high school teacher and writer, who researches Norway in the Second World War. He is particularly passionate about the roles that the Norwegians and British played during the War, Naval Intelligence and the Special Operations Executive – better known as SOE.
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- PublisherCasemate Publishers
- Publication date2015
- ISBN 10 1612002862
- ISBN 13 9781612002866
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages277
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